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914 RC bodies, How about an update? |
Curvie Roadlover |
Jun 11 2003, 07:05 PM
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Two trunks are better than one! Group: Members Posts: 2,025 Joined: 29-December 02 From: Southeast Michigan Member No.: 42 |
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PorschePony |
Jun 27 2003, 08:38 AM
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NorthROLLERcoaster Group: Members Posts: 106 Joined: 23-January 03 From: Northcoast, Ohio Member No.: 187 |
OK, Here is where we are at.
I asked why we didn't get them. He stopped shipment, because the parts were not good looking. When he said that it wasn't quite as nice as the pic, he looked again and said that he didn't even want to ship because they would all be shipped back. He sent me a part. It is a cross between a 914 and a Pacer. Very rounded, must have been blown out of mold to quick? Carson apologized and is sending replacements. He said he will send out from there (CA in 2 weeks when Carson makes good on their promise). If anyone wants out, email me and I'll refund your money, and try to get it back from the distributor. I'm going to stick it out, since I have waited this long, its becoming the "Harry Potter Book " in the form of the R/C Body. Its not a lot of money individually, but overall it adds up. So I'll email again in 2 weeks when I hear from our Guy. I'm trying to keep on top of this and will do whatever it takes to finish it. Thanks again for your patience... I hope it was all worth it. |
Demick |
Jun 27 2003, 08:43 AM
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Ernie made me do it! Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,312 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Pleasanton, CA Member No.: 257 |
Hey Ed. I'm sure this is 10X more effort and frustration than you ever imagined. Well, I'm sure I speak for most all of us when I say a BIG THANKS for all your work and effort! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif)
Most of us also don't mind the wait nearly as much as you probably do. For many of us, they will just sit around for months anyway before we get around to doing something with them. Thanks for the update! Demick |
Carrera916 |
Jun 30 2003, 12:55 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 292 Joined: 9-February 03 From: Pleasanton, CA Member No.: 273 |
Hey Ed,
Really appreciated your sharing this and man, if you're gonna stick out, I might as well do the same since we all want something that's "perfect"....for that, I'm willing to wait for the right one come.... Thanks so much for your effort and putting up with this BS (if any?) on getting RC situation taken care of! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/boldblue.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/boldblue.gif) jerry |
kafermeister |
Jun 30 2003, 07:48 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 778 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Cincinnati/Northern KY Member No.: 174 |
I'm still in. Ed, I know this is a big pain but I appreciate all the time you've put in on this.
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Aaron Cox |
Jun 30 2003, 08:34 AM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
ill stay in, i appreciate all the hard work you put into this! thanks (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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GWN7 |
Jun 30 2003, 09:43 AM
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King of Road Trips Group: Members Posts: 6,280 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Member No.: 56 Region Association: Northstar Region |
In for a penny, in for a pound. Thanks Ed. I can wait. The jello will taste the same next month. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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Aaron Cox |
Jun 30 2003, 09:32 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
does anyone who actually owns one, have a picture of the rear of the sailpanels? are they actually moleded with a vertical rear window, or is it sloped like the targa/sail panels?
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djm914-6 |
Jul 1 2003, 05:27 AM
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Happiness is: Getting on the road Group: Members Posts: 1,864 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Burlington MA Member No.: 248 Region Association: None |
I don't own one yet, but my best guess is that there will be a slight indentation, but not much. These things need to be pulled up from a one piece mold. Some companies such at Tamiya use three piece molds for a more rounded and realistic look, but they're much more expensive. I just bought two 911s off ebay and they look increadible. These will look ok, but not die cast quality.
I'm working on a way to get more detail for those who don't plan on running these much. I have a good idea of what to do for an interior, cage, and muffler. |
seanery |
Jul 1 2003, 07:14 AM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,854 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
Jeroen has one I think.
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Aaron Cox |
Jul 1 2003, 04:33 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
jeroen, van you shoot me a pic of the rear and the targa panels? plz.
TIA |
markb |
Jul 16 2003, 11:08 PM
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914less :( Group: Members Posts: 5,449 Joined: 22-January 03 From: Nipomo, CA Member No.: 180 Region Association: Central California |
Anything new?
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kafermeister |
Dec 31 2003, 12:57 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 778 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Cincinnati/Northern KY Member No.: 174 |
...bump
With the 1/24 bodies arriving, I figured I'd bring this thread back up. Someone remind me where this left off. Were we still waiting for these or did the supplier in Europe quit dealing with us altogether? |
Aaron Cox |
Dec 31 2003, 09:53 AM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
i finally asked for my money back. I was one of two people left in the buy thing. mr secrest knows more.....
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